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Swarovski Z8i 1-8x24 VS Schmidt & Bender 1-8x24 Exos
We all know Swarovski which was founded in 1949 in Innsbruck and Schmidt&Bender that was founded in 1957 in Biebertal.
Here we have two high-quality scopes that were introduced in 2016 (Swarovski) and 2013 (S&B).
Read Swarovski Z8i 1-8x24 Riflescope Review
When it comes to the price there is around a 200€ difference, which isn`t really that much considering the price of these scopes.
Swarovski costs 2.520,00€ and has options with reticles, rails and turrets upgrades when ordering the scope.
Schmidt&Bender on the other hand also has the same available upgrades/ options to choose from and costs 2.320,00€
Z8i weights 515g and it is 45g lighter
Exos weights 460g
Exos is 11mm shorter and is 290mm long
When Z8i is 301mm long
They both have a 24mm lens diameter
Schmidt&Bender is known for military standards body construction, meaning their rifle can withstand lot.
Diopter range is the same on both riflescopes(+2/-3dpt.)
Swarovski has a slightly better light transmission of 93%, where Schmidt&Bender has less than 90%.
Parallax adjustment is 35m to 100m on Exos.
They both have the same 30mm lens diameter.
Maximal field of view On Swarovski is 42.5m/100m and on Schmidt&Bender is 35.3m/100m.
Schmidt&Bender`s elevation and Swarovski`s elevation is 20mrad.
Auto turn-off
Very good eye relief
Lighter
The illuminated dot in the reticle is smaller
Shorter
military standards
Lighter in the dark
Everything is made out of steel
